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Meeting Date November 17, 2015 Department: Sustainability
Bulk Item: Yes— No X Staff Contact /Phone #: Rhonda Haag, 453-8774
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement awarded by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the South Florida Geographic Initiative Grant Improving
Water Quality in Residential Canals to increase the grant amount by $15,001 to correspond to the Grant
Agreement's original approved total amount of $73,909.66.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
EPA originally provided notice of a total grant cash award of $73,909.66 to the County. The original Grant
Agreement received and approved at the October 21, 2015, meeting of the BOCC was for $58,909. EPA had
erroneously deleted $15,001 from the total grant cash award. This Amendment No. 1 increases that grant
amount by $15,001 to the original approved total grant cash award of $73,910,00, The four specific projects
remain as follows:
Task 1: Bench Scale Testing to Assist with Beneficial Reuse of Muck $ 9,306.66
Task 2: Alternative Technologies Evaluation to Address Accumulated Organic Material $ 22,162.00
Task 3: Alternative Technology Evaluation for Water Quality Improvement $ 22,520.00
Task 4: Identification of Funding Mechanisms for Canal Restoration $ 19,921.00
CONTRACTUAL TOTAL $73,909.66
No cash or in -kind match is required on behalf of Monroe County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
06-11-14: BOCC approval of a previous $200,000 EPA grant application from the County, requesting $100,000
in funds for the County and offering a $100,000 cash match as one of the derno projects and an additional
$59,160 in in -kind services from the IFAS Extension Office.
10-21-15: BOCC approval to enter into Grant Agreement X7-00D40915-0 73,909.66 grant awarded by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Improving Water Quality in Residential Canals for the amount of
$58.909.00,
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: A
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TOTAL, COST: $15,001 (Income) INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No X
HPIFFERETITIAL
COST TO i ,L SOURCE OF 1 'A lifEl' 1
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X I No AMOUNT: $15,001.00
APPROVED BY: Count AttJUVII()MB/Purchasingy y Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
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Contract with: U.S. Env. Prot. Agency Contract #A1 X7-OOD40915-1
Effective Date: November 17, 2015
Expiration Date: 7-31-2016
Contract Purpose/Description:
This revenue producing grant shall allow the County to provide four (4) separate canal
research tasks/projects for the Canal Restoration Program. There is no cash match re aired.
An increase of $15,001 has been added to the Grant agreement of $58,909 to bring the total
grant amount to $73,910.00 in new funds to be provided by EPA.
Contract Manager: Rhonda Haag 8774 26
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 11/17/15 Agenda Deadline: 11/06/15
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ $15.001 A 1 Current Year Portion: $ 15,001.00
Budgeted? Yes❑ No Z Account Codes: 125-61001-530-490-
Grant: $ $15,001 revenue - - -
County Klatch: $ $0 - - - -
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities
etc.
Changes Date Out
Date In Needed. Reviewer
Division Director Yeso No[:]
Risk Management Yes❑ No❑
O.M.B./Purchasing Yes❑ No❑
County Attorney t �. Yes❑ No
Comments:
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GRANT NUMBER (FAIN): OOD40915
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U.S. ENVRONMENAL
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MODIFICATION NUMBER: 1
DATE OF AWARD
PROGRAM CODE: X7
11/02/2015
Aw,
PROTECTION AGENCY
TYPE OF ACTION
MAILING DATE
Augmentation: Increase
11/09/2015
PAYMENT METHOD:
ACH#
Assistance Amendment
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ASAP
40959
RECIPIENT TYPE:
Send Payment Request to:
County
Las Vegas Finance Center
RECIPIENT:
PAYEE:
Monroe County
Monroe County
5100 College Road
5100 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Key West, FL 33040
EIN: 59-6000749
PROJECT MANAGER
EPA PROJECT OFFICER
EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag Jennifer Shadle Sharonita Johnson
5100 College Road 61 Forsyth Street Grants and Audit Management Section
Key West, FL 33040 Atlanta, CA 30303-8960 E-Mail: johnson.sharonitagepa.gov
E-Mail- haag-rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov E-Mail: shadle,jennifer@epa.gov Phone: 404-562-8311
Phone: 305-453-8774 Phone: 404-562-9436
PROJECT TITLE AND EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
Monroe County Geographic Program: South Florida Initiative
This action approves an increase in the amount of $15.0131 to Monroe County to support activities associated with 311 canals identified as impaired due to low
dissolved oxygen , high organic matter, and poor flushing. Monroe County is currently implementing a Canal Demonstration Program to evaluate restoration
techniques to correct the impairments. This project will address the data gaps and enhance future water quality improvement strategies.
BUDGET PERIOD
PROJECT PERIOD
TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST
TOTAL PROJECT PERIODCOST
08/0112015 - 07/31/2016
08101/2015 - 07/31/2016
$126,503.00
$126,503.00
NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 06/0212015 including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $15,001, EPA agrees to cost -share 100.00% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding
total federal funding of $73,910. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by
either: 1) drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date; or 2) not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms
and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award,
the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or
amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement, and until the disagreement is resolved, the recipient should not draw down on the funds provided by this
award/amendment, and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions,
all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION I ADDRESS ORGANIZATION I ADDRESS
U.S. EPA, Region 4
61 Forsyth Street
Water Protection Division
Atlanta, GA 30303-B960
61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Keva R. Lloyd - Grants Managment Officer
DATE
1
11/02/2015
EPA Funding Information X7 - OOD40915 - 1 Page
FUNDS
FORMER AWARD
THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action
$58.909
T 15,75 —1 1 $73,910
EPA In -Kind Amount
$ 0
$ $ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance
$0
$ $0
Other Federal Funds
$0
$ $0
Recipient Contribution
$0
$ $0
State Contribution
Local Contribution
$0
$0
$ $0
$ $0
Other Contribution
Allowable Project Cost
$0
$ 58,909
$ $0
$ 15,001 $73,910
Assistance Program (CFDA)
Statutory Authority
Regulatory Authority
66.436 - Surveys -Studies -Investigation Grants and
Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3)
2 CFR 200
—Cooperative Agreements -Section 104(b)(3) of the
2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33
—Clean Water Act
Fiscal
Site Name
Req No
FY
Approp.
Budget
PRC
Object
Site/Project
Cost
Obligation I
Code
Organization
Class
Organization
Deobligation,
1604TC6001
1516
B
04TOORR
202BK2
4183
15,001
15,0011
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Budget Summary Paqe
Table A - Object Class Category
(Non -construction)
Total Approved Allowable
Budget Period Cost
1. Personnel
$0
2. Fringe Benefits
$0
3. Travel
$0
4. Equipment
$0
5. Supplies
$0
6. Contractual
$126,503
7. Construction
$0
8. Other
$0
9. Total Direct Charges
$126,503
10. Indirect Costs: % Base
$0
11. Total (Share: Recipient % Federal 100.00%.)
$126,503
12. Total Approved Assistance Amount
$126,503
13. Program Income
$0
14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action
$15,001
15. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date
$73,910
X7 - OOD40915 - 1 Page 4
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The Following Administrative Condition Has Been Revised:
The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at:
IVIsoi 10-6-2015-rcif
These terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as part of
the award and the terms,, conditions or restrictions cited throughout the award,
The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at:
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All Other Administrative Conditions Remain the Same
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Meeting Date: October 21, 2015
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Division: County Administrator
Department: Sustainability
Staff Contact /Phone #: Rhonda as 453-8774
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to enter into Grant Agreement X7-OOD40915-0 for a $58,909.00
grant awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the South Florida Geographic Initiative
Grant Improving Water Quality in Residential Canals.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
EPA provided notice of a cash award for $58,909.00. This action approves the award in support of the grant
application for Improving Watet- Quality in Residential Canals, with four specific projects as follows:
Task 1: Bench Scale Testing to Assist with Beneficial Reuse of Muck
Task 2: Alternative Technologies Evaluation to Address Accumulated Organic Material
Task 3: Alternative Technology Evaluation for Water Quality Improvement
Task 4: Identification of Funding Mechanisms for Canal Restoration
No cash or in -kind match is required on behalf of Monroe County.
AMEC was proposed as the consultant in the grant application to provide the services, as they have the
necessary background to perform the effort in a timely and effectual manner as required under the grant.
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in funds for the County and offering a $100,000 cash match as one of the demo projects and an additional
$59,160 in in -kind services from the IFAS Extension Office.
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DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: $0 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Not applicable
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X4 No AMOUNT: $58,909.00
APPROVED BY: County At� �
DOCUMENTATION: Ind rded X Not Required 11 11 1
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM# CAD#
Contract with: Env Prot Agency EPA Contract # X7-00D40915-0
Effective Date: October 21, 2015
Expiration Date: 7-31-2016
Contract Purpose/Description:
This reven arate canal
research.tasks/proiects for the canal progjam. There is no cash match required
Contract Manager. Rhonda Haag 8774 26
(Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 10/21/15 Agenda Deadline- 10/06/15
Total Dollar Value of Contract. $ Current Year Portion: $
Budgeted? Yeso No Z Account Codes: 125-61001-530-490-
Grant: $ $58,909.00
County Match: S $0
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. mainlenance, utilities, janitorial
Changes Date Out
Date In Needed Reviewer
Division Director Yes[:] NoF1
Risk Management Yes n No[3
O.M.B./Purchasing Yes[] No
Al
County Attorney YesE] Ntdt5
oN
Comments:
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X7 - 00D40915 - 0 Paae I
F GRANT NUMBER (FAIN).- OOD40915
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
MODIFICATION NUMBER: 0
PROGRAM CODE' X7
DATE OF AWARD
09129/2015
TYPE OF ACTION
MAILING DATE
New
1010612015
Grant Agreement
PAYMENT METHOD:
ASAP
ACH#
40959
--
RECIPIENTTYPE:
Send Payment Request to,
County
Las Vegas Finance Center
RECIPIENT:
PAYEE:
Monroe County
Monroe County
5100 College Road
51 Go College Road
Key West, Fl. 33040
Key West, FL 33040
EIN: 59-6000749
PROJECT MANAGER
EPA PROJECT OFFICER
EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag
Jennifer Shadle
Sharonita Johnson
5100 College Road
61 Forsyth Street
Grants and Audit Management Section
Key West, FL 33040
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
E-Mail. johnson.sharonliaC&epa-gov
E-Mail: hang-rhonda@monroecounty-it.gav
E-Mail: shadle.jenniferL&epa.gov
Phone. 404-562-8311
Phone: 305453-8774
Phone: 404-562-9436
PROJECT TITLE AND, DESCRIPTION
Monroe County Geographic Program: South Florida Initiative
This action approves an award in the amount of $511,909 to Monroe County to support activities associated with 311 canals identified as impaired due to low
dissolved oxygen, high organic matter, and poor flushing. Monroe County is currently impternenting a Canal Demonstration Program to evaluate restoration
lachniques to correct the impainnenis, This project will address the data gaps and enhance future water quality improvement strategies.
BUDGET PERIOD
PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
OB/01/2015 - 07131/2016
oa/0112015 - 0713112016 $126,503.09 $126,503.00
I
NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 0610212015 including all modifications and amendments, the United Slates acting by and through the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $58,909. EPA agrees to cost share jD9.0011. of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding
total federal funding of $58,909, Recipient's signature is, not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by
either., 1) drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date; or 2) not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms
and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing dale. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award,
the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or
amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement, and until the disagreement is resolved, the recipient should not draw down an the funds provided by this
awardtamendment, and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions,
all forms and conditions of this agreement and any allachments.
ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE)
AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS
ORGANIZATION I ADDRESS
U.S. EPA, Region 4
61 Forsyth Street Water Protection Division
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960 61 Forsyth Street
I Atlanta, GA 3030,3.8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AM(ERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Keva R. Lloyd - Grants Managment Officer DATE
D9/29f2015
FUNDS
EPA Amount This Action
FORMER AWARD
$
THIS ACTION
58,909
AMENDED TOTAL
$ 58,909
EPA in•151ndAmount
$
$
$ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance
$
$
0
Other Federal Funds
$
$
0
Recipient Contribution
$
$
$ 0
State Contribution
$
$ 0
0
Local Contribution
$
$ 0
0
Other Contribution
$
$
$ 0
Allowable Project Gast
$ 0
$ 58,909
$ 58,909
Assistance Pragraro (CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority
66.A35 Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3) 2 CFR 200
2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33
Site Name Req No: FY Approp, I Budget P C Object Site/Project Cast Obligation x
Gage organization Class Organizetlon Doobligation
1504TC5029 1516 B 04TOORR 20281C2 4183 58,90
58, 90
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Sudael Summary Page
Table A- Object Class Category
(Non -construction)
Total Approved Allowable
Budget Period Cost
1. Personnel
$0
2. Fringe Benefits
$0
3. Travel
$0
4. Equipment
$0
5. Supplies
$0
6. Contractual
$126,503
7. Construction
$0
8. Other
$0
9. Total Direct Charges
$126,503
10. Indirect Costs, % Base
$0
11. Total (Share: Recipient % Federal
$126,503
12. Total Approved Assistance Amount
13. Program Income
$126,503
$0
14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action
$58,909
15. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date
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The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at:
hup://www.epa.gov/ogd/tc/gencral te applicable aa--reciDients dec-26-2014.pdf. These terms
and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as part of the award and
the terms, conditions or restrictions cited throughout the award.
The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at:
hitp://www,epa.gov/ogd/tc.htm.
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GENERAL COMPLIANCE, 40 CFR, Part 33
The recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of EPA's Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) Program for procurement activities under assistance agreements, contained in
40 CM Part 33.
REPORTING PROVISION
MBEfWBE reporting is required annually for assistance agreements where there are funds
budgeted for procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies, including funds budgeted
for direct procurement by the recipient or procurement under subawards or loans in the "Other"
category, that exceed the threshold amount of $150,000, including amendments and/or
modifications.
Based on EPA's review of the planned budget, this award does not meet the condition above and
is not subject to the reporting requirements of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Program. However, if during the performance of the award the total of all funds expended for
direct procurement by the recipient and procurement under subwards or loans in the "Other"
category exceeds $150,000, annual reports will be required in accordance with the reporting
paragraph below and you are required to notify your grant specialist for additional instructions.
The recipient also agrees to request prior approval from EPA for procurements that may activate
DBE Program reporting requirements.
This provision represents an approved deviation from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as
described in 40 CFR, Part 33, Section 33.502; however, the other requirements outlined in 40
CFR Part 33 remain in effect, including the Good Faith Efforts requirements as described in 40
CFR Part 33 Subpart C and Fair Share Objectives negotiation as described in 40 CFR Part 33
Subpart D and explained below.
MBEfWBE REPORTING, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E
When required, MBE/WBE reports must be submitted annually. The recipient agrees to
complete and submit a "MBEIWBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements
and Interagency Agreements" report (EPA Form 5700-52A) on an annual basis. All procurement
actions are reportable, not just that portion which exceeds $150,000.
When completing the annual report, recipients are instructed to check the box titled "annual" in
section I B of the form. For the final report, recipients are instructed to check the box indicated
for the "last report" of the project in section IB of the form. Annual reports are due by October
30'h of each year. Final reports are due by October 30 or 90 days after the end of the project
period, whichever comes first.
The reporting requirement is based on total procurements. Recipients with expended and/or
budgeted funds for procurement are required to report annually whether the planned
procurements take place during the reporting period or not. If no budgeted procurements take
place during the reporting period, the recipient should check the box in section 5B when
completing the form.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Management Office
SNAFC, 61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
cc: johnson.sharonita@epa.gov
The current EPA Form 5700-52A can be found at the EPA Office of Small Business Program's
Home Page at httg-//www.epa.gov/`oisbp�/dbe reporting.htin
FAIR SHARE OBJECTIVES, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D
This assistance agreement is a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG); or the award amount is
$250,000 or less; or the total dollar amount of all of the recipient's financial assistance
agreements from EPA in the current Federal fiscal year is $250,000 or less. Therefore, the
recipient of this assistance agreement is exempt from the fair share objective requirements of 40
CFR, Part 33, Subpart D, and is not required to negotiate fair share objectives/goals for the
utilization of MBEIWBEs in its procurements.
SIX GOOD FAITH EFFORTS, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart C
Pursuant to 40 CFR, Section 33.301, the recipient agrees to make the following good faith efforts
whenever procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies under an EPA financial
assistance agreement, and to require that sub -recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors
also comply. Records documenting compliance with the six good faith efforts shall be retained:
(a) Ensure DBEs are made aware of contracting opportunities to the fullest extent
practicable through outreach and recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal, State and Local
and Government recipients, this will include placing DBEs on solicitation lists and
soliciting them whenever they are potential sources.
(b) Make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs and arrange time
frames for contracts and establish delivery schedules, where the requirements permit, in a
way that encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs in the competitive process.
This includes, whenever possible, posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a
minimum of 30 calendar days before the bid or proposal closing date.
(c) Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large contracts could
subcontract with DBEs. For Indian Tribal, State and local Government recipients, this
will include dividing total requirements when economically feasible into smaller tasks or
quantities to permit maximum participation by DBEs in the competitive process.
(d) Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one
of these firms to handle individually.
(e) Use the services and assistance of the SBA and the Minority Business Development
Agency of the Department of Commerce,
(f) If the prime contractor awards subcontracts, require the prime contractor to take the steps in
paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS, 40 CFR, Section 33.302
The recipient agrees to comply with the contract administration provisions of 40 CFR, Section
33.302.
BIDDERS LIST, 40 CFR, Section 33.501(b) and (c)
Recipients of a Continuing Environmental Program Grant or other annual reporting grant, agree
to create and maintain a bidders list. Recipients of an EPA financial assistance agreement to
capitalize a revolving loan fund also agree to require entities receiving identified loans to create
and maintain a bidders list if the recipient of the loan is subject to, or chooses to follow,
competitive bidding requirements. Please see 40 CFR, Section 33.501 (b) and (c) for specific
requirements and exemptions.
1. Reporting Reguirements: To meet reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200.328(a)(2)(i)
"Grantees shall submit semi-annual performance reports, due May 30th and September 30Lh,
unless the awarding agency requires quarterly or annual reports". However, performance reports
will not be required more frequently than quarterly. The rinall performance or technical report
will be due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant support to the EPA Project Officer
and Technical Officer.
Annual progress report content shall include; 1. work status; 2. any difficulties encountered; 3,
preliminary data results-, 4. a discussion of expenditures during the reporting period-, 5, a
comparison of the percentage of the project completed to the project schedule; 6. an explanation
of any significant discrepancies and 7. a statement of activity anticipated during the subsequent
reporting period.
2. EPA's Substantial Involvement — In accordance with the EPA Order 5700.1, Section
7(b)(1), the agreement is being awarded as a grant agreement because EPA's has no direct benefit
or involvement in the project.
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EPA approved date. If a new QAPP�, it must be either conditionally approved or approved in
order for the grantee to collect data under this grant for this project.
4. Geosgatial Data - In accordance with Circular A- 16 and CIO Policy Transmittal 05-002, all
geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
endorsedstandards. Information on these standards may be found at www.fgdc.gov.
(a) The recipient agrees that when collecting and managing environmental data under this
assistance agreement, it will protect the data by following all applicable State or Tribal law
cybersecurity requirements.
(b) (1) EPA must ensure that any connections between the recipient's network or information
system and EPA networks used by the recipient to transfer data under this agreement, are secure.
For purposes of this Section, a connection is defined as a dedicated persistent interface between
an Agency IT system and an external IT system for the purpose of transferring information.
Transitory, user -controlled connections such as website browsing are excluded from this
definition.
If the recipient's connections as defined above do not go through the Environmental Information
Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange, the recipient agrees to contact the EPA
Project Officer (PO) no later than 90 days after the date of this award and work with the
designated Regional/Headquarters Information Security Officer to ensure that the connections
meet EPA security requirements, including entering into Interconnection Service Agreements as
appropriate. This condition does not apply to manual entry of data by the recipient into systems
compliance data.
(2) The recipient agrees that any subawards it makes under this agreement will require the
subrecipient to comply with the requirements in (b)(1) if the subrecipient's network or
information system is connected to EPA networks to transfer data to the Agency using systems
other than the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange.
The recipient will be in compliance with, this condition: by including this requirement in
subaward agreements; and during subrecipient monitoring deemed necessary by the recipient
under 2 CFR 200-33 1 (d), by inquiring whether the subrecipient has contacted the EPA Project
Officer. Nothing in this condition requires the recipient to contact the EPA Project Officer on
behalf of a subrecipient or to be involved in the negotiation of an Interconnection Service
Agreement between the subrecipient and EPA.
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Grantee is required to submit copies of all sub -agreements and contracts entered into via this
agreement to the EPA Officer within thirty (30) days of the agreement, if applicable.
Grantee will draw down funds at least quarterly, or monthly bases if progress is being made on
the project.
Grantee will provide the electronic presentation(s) and nzaterial(s) of their fatal findings used at
the debrieflag for EPA use. Presentation should be outlined as those for scientific conferences.
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Key Personnel - The key personnel specified in this grant agreement are considered to be
essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals
to other programs and/or non Wetland related projects (or as soon as possible, if an individual
must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employment of the Grantee), the Grantee
shall notify EPA Project Officer and submit a new Key Personnel Form,
Technical Project Officer is Steve Blackburn at 404-562-9397 or blackburn.stevenqepagov.